FELLOWSHIP IN THORACIC SURGERY
Embark on a journey into the Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery with our practical-focused Postgraduate Diploma program. Tailored for medical professionals aspiring to excel in diagnostics, this course provides immersive clinical training and expert mentorship to help you master advanced thoracic surgical techniques.
Batch starts on
Jan to Dec/ May to June
Course Duration
12 Months
Multimodal Program
Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment
Flexible payment
financing options available
Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery
MGA Medical Global Academy’s Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery is an intensive post-graduate training program aimed at developing advanced skills in the surgical treatment of thoracic conditions. This course prepares medical experts to diagnose, plan and execute advanced surgical procedures on the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum and chest wall. This program offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enabling you to practice in real surgical settings with the mentorship of senior thoracic surgeons. The course covers everything from traditional open thoracic surgery to less invasive surgery such as video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic thoracic surgery. The program is designed to mirror real-life clinical practice, covering diagnosis, surgical preparation, decision making and post-operational management, and preparing you for independent practice in thoracic surgery.
Outcome of the Fellowship:
At the completion of the program you should be capable of:
Assess and manage thoracic surgical patients
Carry out open and minimally invasive thoracic surgery
Effectively use cutting-edge diagnostic and imaging technologies
Perform complex thoracic oncological and reconstruction surgeries
Provide optimal post-operative care and handle complications
Career Opportunities:
Upon completion of the fellowship, you will be able to:
Subspecialized positions in thoracic surgery and cancer hospitals
Expertise in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
Subspecialty of thoracic oncology or lung transplantation
Teaching and academic positions in surgery
Starting your own thoracic surgery practice
What you'll learn
Foundations of Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Procedures in Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Oncology
Trauma and Critical Care in Thoracic Surgery
Advanced Thoracic Procedures
Research, Innovation, and Ethics in Thoracic Surgery
Key Features
- Attending /Non-Attending Classes
- Clinical Training in Nearest Hospital/Clinics.
- Free Study Material with recorded lectures
- Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India
5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session
6. NAAC A+ University
7. 1 Year of Mentorship
8. Updated Curriculum
Course Curriculum
- Topics Covered:Advanced anatomy of the lung, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm and chest wall.
- Sleeve resections and reconstructions of the pulmonary artery.
- Anatomy and surgical techniques of the diaphragm.
- Chest wall resections and reconstructions.
- Surgical navigation and technology in thoracic surgery.
- Topics Covered:Use of high-resolution CT, MRI and PET in thoracic surgery.
- Virtual and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy.
- Functional imaging in cancer staging and therapy planning.
- Real time imaging in the operating room.
- Invasive procedures including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and mediastinal biopsy.
- Topics Covered:Principles and techniques of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS).
- Robotic lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and segmentectomy.
- Technical aspects of VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) for challenging thoracic diseases.
- Minimally invasive treatments for thoracic tumors.
- Recovery and management of complications of minimal invasive surgeries.
- Workshops on combining augmented reality (AR) and AI-assisted surgery in thoracic surgery.
- Topics Covered: Complex resections for NSCLC and SCLC, including robotic and VATS.
- Hilar and mediastinal lymph node dissection.
- Multidisciplinary approach and individualised medicine.
- Adjuvant therapies: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy.
- Recurrent and metastatic lung cancer.
- Palliative care and end of life issues in lung cancer.
- Topics Covered:Complex esophagectomies: Ivor-Lewis, McKeown, and transhiatal approaches.
- Surgery for achalasia, esophagus cancer and diverticula.
- Complex airway surgery: tracheal resections, bronchoplasty and reconstructions.
- Esophageal anastomosis and airway stents.
- Techniques for managing complications (anastomotic leak, stricture).
- Robotic surgery in the airway and esophagus.
- Topics Covered:Surgery for pleural malignancies, including mesothelioma.
- Complicated pleurectomy, pleural decortication and pleurodesis.
- Surgery for mediastinal tumors (thymomas, neurogenic tumors, lymphoma).
- Extensive chest wall resections and reconstructions (prosthetics, flaps).
- Management of pleural effusions, pneumothorax and empyema.
- Thoracic surgery using minimally invasive techniques.
- Topics Covered:Assessment and treatment of penetrating and blunt trauma.
- Cardiac tamponade, massive hemothorax and tension pneumothorax.
- Operative repair of diaphragmatic injuries, rib fractures and lung contusions.
- Special resuscitation skills for thoracic injuries.
- Recovery and follow-up after trauma.
- Topics Covered:Early and late post-operative care of thoracic surgery patients.
- Treatment of common and complicated complications: infections, air leaks, pleural effusions.
- Pain control in thoracic surgery patients.
- Post-operative surveillance for lung cancer, esophageal cancer and other thoracic diseases.
- Multidisciplinary management of thoracic surgery patients, including palliative care and survivorship.
- Psychosocial issues, including treatment of anxiety and depression after surgery.
- Topics Covered:Multiplex resections of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and metastatic disease.
- Combined surgery/chemotherapy/radiotherapy, indications and techniques.
- Interdisciplinary management of thoracic malignancies: working with oncologists, radiologists and pathologists.
- Use of immunotherapy and targeted therapies in pre- and post-operative management.
- Surgery for recurrent thoracic tumors: local and distant recurrence.
- Novel approaches to thoracic cancer therapy, such as gene therapy and new biologics.
- Topics Covered:Evaluation and management of patients with end-stage lung disease: COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension.
- Evaluation for lung transplant.
- Methods and techniques of single-lung and double-lung transplants, including preservation of donor organs and lung perfusion.
- Immunosuppression and treatment of rejection.
- Outcomes and complications of lung transplantation.
- Ethics and organ donation.
- New techniques in lung transplantation, such as ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP).
- Topics Covered:Congenital lung malformations: congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM), bronchopulmonary sequestration, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
- Surgical treatment for pediatric tumors: neuroblastoma, mediastinal masses, chest wall tumors.
- Airway surgery: tracheal stenosis, bronchomalacia, laryngotracheal reconstruction.
- Thoracoscopic surgery in children.
- Pediatric thoracic surgery anesthesia and peri-operative management.
- Pediatric thoracic surgery post-operative care and outcomes
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